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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Rp17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Rp17, while a train costs an average of Rp34.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Rp34 Average price | Rp17 Average price Cheapest | Rp42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Scarborough:
A bus is Rp17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Scarborough costing on average Rp34.
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Tickets start at around Rp34 compared to roughly Rp42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Rp9. The journey takes 3h 0m versus 2h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Scarborough
How to get from Liverpool to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Scarborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:05 AM7h46Liverpool4:51 PMScarboroughRp171One-way0 transfers
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9:05 AM7h46Liverpool4:51 PMScarboroughRp171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:10 AM7h23Liverpool12:33 PMScarboroughRp191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Scarborough:
A bus is Rp17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Scarborough costing on average Rp34.
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Scarborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express to go to Scarborough by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Scarborough by bus.
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